ZIP 45431 (Dayton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45431: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 721 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Ohio
Greene County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Greene County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in ZIP 45431: I-75 deadliest road: 13 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45431 since 2015.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 721 truck crashes since 2015, with 343 people injured and 31 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45431 is I-75, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-35 (6), CR-74 Needmore Rd (2) and CR-87 Webster St (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (20%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45431 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 13 |
| US-35 | 6 |
| CR-74 Needmore Rd | 2 |
| CR-87 Webster St | 2 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd | 1 |
| CR-84 Trebein Rd | 1 |
| Cherrywood Dr | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 218 |
| Ir 675 | 83 |
| SR-72 | 51 |
| Ir 71 | 46 |
| US-68 | 24 |
| US-42 | 22 |
| SR-235 | 17 |
| I 675 Hw | 17 |
ZIP 45431 at a glance
| Population | 27,951 |
| Density | 920 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,175 |
| Median home value | $208,968 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 40 | +37% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 59 | +49% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 57 | -4% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45431
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45431?
Greene County has had 721 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 343 people and killing 31.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45431?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45431: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45431?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in October, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45431?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45431 compared with Ohio?
Greene County records 35.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45431?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.